The Scorer's Blueprint Level 3
There are six levels of scoring in the game of basketball:
– Level 1: At the Rim
– Level 2: Touch Shots and Floaters
– Level 3: Midrange Jumpers *covered today*
– Level 4: Traditional Three’s
– Level 5: Deep Three’s
– Level 6: Free Throw Line
In this section we will cover Level 3 and how to drill scoring at Level 3. If you have any questions while watching these videos, please feel free to reach out at anytime at info@hoopstudy.com.
To gain access to the Scorer’s Blueprint which has all six levels, click the link below
Pt. 1 Pick Up Focus
Make (10) on right foot on the right and left elbow
Make (10) on left foot on the right and left elbow
- Gather the basketball on the last step
- After gather drive straight up
- When possible bring the ball over to your start point
Pt. 2: Hold the Ball
Rep out holds until you get the feel of jumping high to shoot and then make (5) shots on each side.
Must be able to stop 1-2 and transfer that energy into your shot.
- Part 1: Hold the ball at the top
- Part 2: Shoot but don’t worry about makes and misses
Pt. 3: Two Dribble Pull-Ups
- Two dribbles four step shots
- Right, Left, Right, Left and Left, Right, Left, Right
- Pick up on last dribble
- Square in the air
Pt. 4: Lateral Separation
Make (5) going right and make (5) going left
Working on the ability to step laterally and pop off the ground
- Step 1: Hold the ball step laterally 1-2 pull-up
- Step 2: Hold the ball out wide (1) hand step laterally 1-2 pull-up
- Step 3: Pound with outside hand step laterally 1-2 pull-up
Pt. 5: Midrange Cross Steps
- No hesitation between lateral movements and getting vertical
- Start with holding the ball, go through footwork and shoot
- Progress to adding a dribble
Pt. 6: Step Back Progression
- Two types of footwork
- Step back 1-2
- Step back land on two
Pt. 7: BONUS Step Back Drill
- Step straight back
- When second foot hits you drive straight up
